Center for Black Maternal Health & Reproductive Justice at Tufts

05/29/2025

🎥 Highlight

In this powerful clip, Dr. Derek M. Griffith, Risa Lavizzo-Mourey Population Health and Health Equity University Professor at the University of Pennsylvania, challenges health systems to move beyond mother-only models and meaningfully integrate fathers into prenatal care. 💬✨

As we work to improve Black maternal and infant health outcomes, centering the role of Black fathers is not optional—it's essential. 👨🏾‍🍼🖤

📽️ Watch the clip and join the conversation.

05/28/2025

🎉 Congratulations to our brilliant postdocs on the publication of their powerful paper in JOGNN: “Where Are All the Black Midwives?” 🖤✍🏾

Co-authored by Dr. Heather A. Olden and Dr. Farida N. YADA, this timely piece explores the critical role of Black midwives in advancing birth equity and calls for urgent action to address the barriers they face.

📖 Read More: https://hubs.la/Q03n_41J0

05/27/2025

🎧 Listen Now! Our own Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha joined Tiffany Reese on the Something Was Wrong podcast for a powerful conversation on Black maternal health, systemic racism in healthcare, and the urgent need for reproductive justice. 🖤

She brings truth, expertise, and passion to this important episode—don’t miss it.
🔗 https://hubs.la/Q03n-W-D0

Mother Lab Tufts University Tufts University School of Medicine

Podcast Episode · Something Was Wrong · S23, E14 Bonus · 40m

05/26/2025

This Memorial Day, we pause to honor and remember the Black servicemembers who made the ultimate sacrifice for a country that has not always honored their full humanity. We lift up the generations of Black women and families who have served in uniform and on the home front—navigating grief, resilience, and resistance.

As we reflect on their courage, we also recommit to fighting for the dignity and justice they deserved in life. Reproductive justice means ensuring that Black women, birthing people, and families are safe, supported, and sovereign in every space—including the military and beyond.

May their memory be a call to action. May our work be part of their legacy.

05/23/2025

📣 Massachusetts Doulas — We Still Want to Hear From You! 💜

MassHealth now covers doula services, and our Center has created a Doula Enrollment Toolkit to make the enrollment process easier. We’re still accepting participants to help us test it, and your feedback is vital!

🌟 We’re looking for MA doulas to pilot the toolkit
🕒 Sessions are just 60 minutes on Zoom
💵 Get a $50 gift card for completing the evaluation

You’re eligible if you’re a practicing MA doula who:
✔️ Is enrolled with MassHealth
✔️ Is in the process of enrolling
✔️ Is considering enrollment

Your input helps improve access and support for doulas across the state.

📲 Scan the QR code to take the survey today!

05/21/2025

🚨 Last Chance to Register! 🚨

The 2025 Perinatal Health Summit is happening TOMORROW at the Westford Regency in Westford, MA — and registration closes TODAY!

Join Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha and other perinatal health experts for a powerful day of learning, networking, and growth.
🕒 Time is running out—don’t miss your chance to be in the room!

🎟️ Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03nqyK50

05/20/2025

🎉 Big congratulations to Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha, Dr. Heather Olden, Dr. Farida N. YADA, on the publication of their latest article! 📚✨

"Advancing Birth Quality by Bridging Historical and Contemporary Gaps on Black Maternal Health" contributes to the ongoing work of centering equity, history, and justice in the fight to improve Black maternal health outcomes. We’re so proud to celebrate this achievement with you!

🔗 Read and share the article: https://hubs.la/Q03nqnYY0

05/19/2025

🎥 Powerful moments from BMHC2025 🎤

In this moving clip, Omari Maynard—artist, advocate, Aftershock co-star, and founder of The ARIAH Foundation reimagines the role of fathers in the fight for Black maternal health.

Through art and storytelling, he uplifts the power of community, connection, and fatherhood as advocacy.

👨🏾‍🎨 Don’t miss this inspiring take on what true partnership looks like in the movement for birth justice.

Mother Lab Tufts University

05/16/2025

🚨 Exciting News! 🚨

Join our very own Dr. Ndidiamaka Amutah-Onukagha at the 2025 Perinatal Health Summit on May 22 at the Westford Regency in Westford, MA — from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM!

🎤 Learn from expert speakers in perinatal health
📚 Earn CEUs
🤝 Network with professionals and connect with impactful vendors

This is a powerful opportunity to grow your knowledge, build community, and elevate your impact in maternal and perinatal health.

🎟️ Register now: https://hubs.la/Q03mWLtm0

05/15/2025

🌸 National Women’s Health Week | May 11-17, 2025 🌸

It’s time to put YOU first! 💪 We celebrate this week as a reminder that our health is our power. Caring for our physical, emotional, and mental well-being is key to living our healthiest, happiest lives. ✨

💜 We’ll be diving deep into the full spectrum of women’s health issues at the 9th Annual Black Maternal Health Conference in April 2026?

The time is now to reflect, refresh, and prioritize our health.

05/15/2025

Join Us!

🌟 BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🌟
We are thrilled to announce our Keynote Speaker for this year’s Annual Perinatal Health Summit: Dr. Amutah- Onukagha!

🎤 She is a renowned perinatal health advocate, author, and educator, whose work has inspired change and elevated maternal and infant health outcomes across communities.

Join us as she takes the stage to share powerful insights, lived experiences, and strategies to shape the future of care.

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Let’s move perinatal health forward—together. 💜